Special Events Management ,Minor
Entertainment, Fundraiser, Hospitality, Public Relations, Sports, Weddings, marketing
Do you want to design and manage events that bring people together? Gain real-world experience planning concerts, festivals, meetings and weddings. Pair this minor with any major to develop practical event-planning and coordination skills that are valued in any field.
In the special events management minor program, you learn how to plan, coordinate and manage events of all sizes. Coursework combines foundational and advanced instruction in event planning, budgeting, logistics and coordination, supported by applied learning opportunities in real event production.
You choose electives that align with your career interests. The program complements any major by enabling you to develop practical, transferable skills in organization, communication and leadership. You gain the ability to manage event operations and details while building teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor requires 15 credit hours of graded coursework (no independent study), of which 12 are upper division. Students complete six credit hours of required courses and nine credit hours of electives. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses in the minor. |
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PRM 203 Designing Experiences: Events and Programs
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PRM 487 Advanced Special Events Management
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PRM 307 Event Leadership Experience
PRM 487 is only offered spring semesters. PRM 307 is only offered fall semesters.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Students may only apply three credits of PRM 484 Internship. Internship Application.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in parks and recreation management; BS in tourism development and management (including all concentrations); BS in tourism, hospitality and event management; BS in public service and public policy (parks and recreation management)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates are prepared for roles that involve planning, marketing and coordinating events in corporate, nonprofit and community settings. They may work on conferences, weddings, trade shows, festivals or fundraisers.
Career paths include positions such as event planner, meeting coordinator, festival coordinator or venue operations assistant. The applied skills that students gain in organization, budgeting and logistics enhance their career preparation, particularly for those in majors such as business, communication, tourism and the arts.
School of Community Resources and Development
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UCENT 500
scrdadvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
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